Amendment#0001/Janitorial Support Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation and incorporated provisions are those if effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-04. A copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far. The solicitation number is 12405B20Q0011 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the USDA Bio Preferred SM Program. North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 561720 (Janitorial Services); Size Standard: $19.5 million. Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The USDA/ARS/SEA, Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aqualculture Research Center, Stuttgart, AR is in need of a firm-fixed price service contract for janitorial support services for a Base (12 month) Year plus Four (12 month) Option Years for Building #1, with extension#1A, and Buidling #2 at HKDSNARC location in Stuttgart, AR. The Contractor shall provide all managerial, administrative, and direct labor and employee training as necessary to ensure custodial (basic cleaning, restroom cleaning, and trash removal) services are performed. Cleaning will be for five (5) days per week, with a minimum of six (6) hours per day, maximum of eight (8) hours per day. Prior to the start of work under this contract, the contractor shall submit a cleaning frequency schedule to the LSM and the Contracting Officer. A minimum of 3 references are required and must have received the proposed services within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). The Standard Form 18, Performance Work Statement (PWS), Building Site Maps, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for Janitorial Services, Past Performance/Experience Information Sheet, and Wage Grade Determination (Service Contract Act) #2015-5133 for Arkansas County, Arkansas are included as attachments to this notice. Site Visit: No formal site visit is scheduled at this time. If you would like to arrange an appointment to visit site for a pre-quote tour, you must contact: Dr. Carl Webster (Location Coordinator/Center Director/Research Leader) Phone: (870)673-4483 carl.webster@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email at monte.jordan@usda.gov prior to this notice end date. No telephone inquiries will be honored. The Federal Government is not responsible for notifications to interested parties regarding the issuance of the solicitation nor any of its amendments. All interested offeror's (prime contractors & subcontractors) should register at www.beta.SAM.gov so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder's List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Offeror's responsibility to register at the FedBizOpps website. Offeror's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL solicitation documents and acknowledging any amendments and should re-visit the FBO website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USDA. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site, www.beta.SAM.gov. Telephone and email requests will not be accepted. Amendment #0001 to solicitation 12405B20Q0011 is issued pursuant to questions received from interested firms. All firms interested to submit a "Bid" must include a signed copy of this amendment with their bid as confirmation having read the amendment. Please see attachment for interested firms questions with answers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Quote Response Date: Friday, February 14, 2020, 4:30 PM Central Time. All interested offerors should submit priced proposals along with completed/signed Standard Form 30 Amendment #0001 with Past Peformance/Experience Information Sheet of at least three references, & Cleaning Frequency Schedule. Submit documents via e-mail to Monte Jordan, Contract Specialist, at monte.jordan@usda.gov. Offerors are advised to submit their proposals through e-mail only. Please reference Solicitation #12405B20Q0011 in subject line of e-mail. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM database is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Contractors shall also be registered in the USDA's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in order to submit invoices at the end of each month's service.